UN: Syria Conflict Refugees Exceed 200 000
The number of refugees fleeing Syria for neighboring nations has risen "well above" 200,000 as the violence intensifies, the United Nations refugee agency said.
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11 Shot Outside Empire State Building in NYC
An unidentified gunman opened fire in front of the Empire State Building in New York Friday, killing two and wounding at least eight, according to a police source.
Greenpeace Activists Storm Gazprom Oil Platform
Six Greenpeace activitsts have boarded an offshore rig of Russian energy giant Gazprom in protest over the company's plans to drill for oil and gas in the Arctic.
Mass Murderer Breivik Sane, Sentenced to 21 Years
Norwegian mass killer Anders Behring Breivik has been pronounced sane by the Oslo City Court (Oslo tingrett).
It's Verdict Time for Mass Murderer Breivik
Norway's Oslo District Court (Oslo tingrett) is to deliver its verdict in the trial of notorious mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik on Friday.
German Minister Snubs Greek Pleas for Austerity Extensions
Greece's request to extend a deadline for the Greek austerity program to cut the budget deficit is unlikely to solve the country's economic woes, German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said on Thursday.
Samaras Guarantees Greece Will Pay Back EUR 100 B to Germany
Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras said on Thursday he will "personally guarantee" that Greece will repay Germany the bailout funds worth over EUR 100 B it has lent Athens.
Russian Ombudsman May Appeal Pussy Riot Verdict
Russian human rights ombudsman Vladimir Lukin has declared that he is ready to challenge the two-year sentence for three members of punk group Pussy Riot, unless it is commuted.
Assange Lawyer Says Defense Has Crucial Info on Rape Claims
Julian Assange's defense possesses key information regarding the rape claims against him, according to Assange lawyer Baltasar Garzon.
Macedonia's Govt Coalition Shaking, PM Gruevski Admits
Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski has confirmed that there is a crisis in the country's governing coalition consisting of his rightist party VMRO-DPMNE, and the ethnic Albanian Democratic Union for Integration.
Russia Finally Joins World Trade Organization
Russia officially joined the World Trade Organization on Wednesday as the protocol on its accession to the Marrakesh Agreement, the foundation document for the world trade club, entered into force.
Iran Chosen for Kim Jong-un's 1st Trip Abroad - Report
Young North Korean leader Kim Kong-un is about to embark on his official visit abroad, the destination being Iran, according to reports.
Hackers who Raided Website of Russian Pussy Riot Court to Face Charges
The Russian Supreme Court will pursue criminal charges against the hackers who attacked Tuesday the website of the Khamovnichesky District Court in support of the three performers of punk band Pussy Riot.
Russia to Become WTO's 156th Member Wednesday
Russia is to officially join the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Wednesday.
Syria Ready to Discuss Assad Resignation
Syria is ready to discuss the resignation of embattled President Bashar Al-Assad in talks with the opposition, said Syrian deputy-PM Qadri Jamil Tuesday.
Romania's Rulers Cry Out against Basescu Return
Romanian PM Victor Ponta and interim President Crin Antonescu have denounced a decision by Romania's Constitutional Court which made the way for a re-instauration of Traian Basescu as President.
Basescu Remains Romanian President, Impeachment Vote Void
In a long anticipated decision, Romania's top court has ruled that a referendum on the impeachment of President Traian Basescu was invalid, because turnout failed to reach 50%.
Hackers Use Bulgarian Gay Idol to Punish Russian Court over Pussy Riot
Unidentified hackers attacked Tuesday the website of the Moscow-based court trying the case against the three performers of the Pussy Riot punk group.
US: Assange's Sexual Assault Charges Distinct from WikiLeaks
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is making "wild assertions" about the United States in an attempt to divert public attention from justice he faces in Sweden, the US Department of State said.
Chavez Warns UK against Storming Ecuador Embassy to Get Assange
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has threatened the UK with radical measures in case British authorities attempt to storm the Embassy of Ecuador in order to arrest WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
Obama Warns Syrian Regime against Using Chemical Weapons
US President Barack Obama has said the use of chemical weapons by Syria would be a "red line" that would change his thinking on intervention in the crisis.
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